Proposals are underway targeting major social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram to implement age restrictions and bans for users under 16.
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Updated Sep 22
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What happened
Proposals are underway targeting major social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram to implement age restrictions and bans for users under 16.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- An opposition member of parliament accuses the government of using YouTube channels to orchestrate narratives and manipulate public opinion.Sub-event
- High-level discussions are taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, while the UK government is noted for following the precedent set by Australia regarding social media bans.Sub-event
Government proposes age-based service bans on social media platforms.1 source
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The entities involved
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government
system or group of people governing an organized community, often a state
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parliament
legislative body of government
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YouTube
American video-sharing platform owned by Alphabet Inc.
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TikTok
video-focused social media platform
Related events
- The UK Government is considering new rules for social media platforms, including prominence rules and a ban on under-16s.
- UK regulators and politicians are pushing for stricter age verification and bans on social media platforms.
- Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media platforms for users under the age of 16.
- A government has been urged to consider implementing rules and age restrictions for social media platforms.
- Government announced social media age restrictions for under-16s and imposed liability on technology firms.